Oh yeah, I saw that! That's not really a bother, both me and Small friend have agreed that a bird is always a bird at heart!

I wonder what my good friend Long Bird is up to...

...we miss them so much...

...when will they return? They haven't protected the forest in ages... have they shirked their duties...?

...have they lost faith in our home?

...oh no... oh no no no...

Yeah!

Virtual bestie Bird hug!!!

But for now, we shall be- hmmm, what term do humans use... Ah! Besties!

Yeah! That alright?

...

*The Bird is silent for a moment.*

Hmm... I... am unsure about this, truthfully... I do not want to forget about my duties... but that does sound really... nice actually.

Hmmmmmm... *The Bird ponders for a moment.*

Maybe come to the Forest some time, then we can talk about this more!

...oh, that's really sweet to hear, friend! But-

Uh... but why..?

...I'm far off the glory days of my youth... my feathers are all gone and many consider my many eyes creepy... along with my stupidity.

So why me?

Hey, it's alright! I'm not the judgmental one out of us, you can say anything, promise!

I believed you didn't want anything to do with me outside of our duties...

You said the best thing to do was leave you alone a few days ago so I was right...

And anyways... the humanoid makes you so much happier than I could ever do.

Thank you, friend... your kindness is heavily appreciated.

I'm sorry... I know what I did was inexcusable... but I just want you to know that I'm sorry for causing you all this pain...

Terrible! I've felt terrible ever since then! They've abandoned us and I caused it!

My own stupidity led them away from us!

Oh...

Both me and Small miss them greatly... I feel so much guilt for what I did. B-But I was just so afraid of them being manipulated! Especially with Queen being there!

I know I was wrong and I'm glad I was... but I just... did it out of instinct...

O-oh, sure! What do you want to talk about, friend?

...no.

...we miss you, friend. Both me and Small...

B-But I'm glad the humanoid is making you happy!

Even if we... don't really understand.

We need all the friends we can get to help against the Beast, I don't see why not!

Oooooh! You're just like me now! Just not a bird.
Anyways I gotta go back to the forest, see you later new friend!

Beast could come at any time. You must also be a saviour too, the Beast is cruel and mercilessly, if they get to anyone, who knows what could happen!

Oooh! A new watcher, that's exciting! Like that little bloodfiend you have! *They rummage in their "feathers" for a bit until they pull out their EGO gear and hand it to Eclipse.*

Here you go!

Hm... how do I describe my role... ah! Most important thing is that you must always be watching. The

*Loud chirping can be heard as Big Bird makes their presence known. They narrow their eyes at Eclipse, but then turns to face Bird.*
Hello friend! What is this meeting about? Does this man need saving?

I warned you, friend. I tried and you didn't listen. But if you think she judged you fairly, then listen to her.

*Big Bird looks at at Long Bird in shock, before turning away.* Leave. Go to your... friend. It's not like you need any other...

...fine. Deal with this yourself. But if you get hurt, I will help you. We're friends. We have our duty, for our home.

GRRRKKHHH- AND WHO IS THE ONE LETTING SOME SINNER CLOUD THEM OF THEIR DUTY? WHAT ABOUT OUR HOME? THAT WOMAN IS PULLING YOU FROM US! ...What if she's the beast? Trying to deprive us of our duties? Weakening us, so then she can destroy our home.

*Picks up Long Bird.* And where did my eyes come from? You. Please, friend! We must save her! *Jumps down the hole still carrying Long Bird.*

...where is your determination? Your unwavering duty? If you was the judge you really are, you'd go down there and save her.

*All eyes narrow on Long Bird.*
...My friend. They were horrified. You must understand.

*You* cannot see what I can see. She was terrified to her very core over us. That sinner has gotten to her. Do not let her affect you too.

A-AH! *Many surprised squawks.* Wh-where? She was here! Now she's gone!

A-ah, friend... they're not acting right! ...she's been tricked! By that sinner! *Points to QoH.*

Alrighty!
*Looks over to Carmesí and approaches her, all of their eyes locking onto her.*